r_burke

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Alt Country/Folk, American roots
Spirit Family Reunion 
OK, Best Folk Albums in the last 10 years...
Ani has to be in there somewhere and I consider groups like the Lumineers and Mumford and Sons to be more folk than rock. So I would add them to the list as well. 
Xindak MS-1201 anyone heard?
I'd still like to hear from someone who has heard these speakers. There is a distributer in San Jose, CA if anyone is close - hint hintTailored Technology408-246-4600 
Why does most new music suck?
IMO several reasons contribute to this feeling1) so many releases make it hard to find the good stuff2) music in general has become a business and like books (remember them?) once a formula is found you just keep repeating it rather than explore n... 
Doug MacLeod – "There’s a Time"
I got it when it first came out, but I like pretty much everything he does. Saw him live a few months ago and it was fantastic. If you like this one, you should try and get his XRCD release with Charlie Musslewhite. 
Latin Female Singers - Any suggestions?
Lila Downs, Lhasa de Sela (Lhasa)and Julieta Venegas 
Sixto Rodriguez
He definitely has a Donovan sound, which might be part of the reason he didn't do well. I haven't seen the movie, but like his records 
The Spatial Trilogy T1 Thread, Anyone heard these?
There going to be at The Show in June. I hope to go and listen then, but would love to hear what anyone has to say before then 
Harbeth P3ESR vs Fritz Rev 5 vs DeVore Gibbon 3XL
So on paper your best bet spec wise is the DeVore, but I haven't heard it, so can't speak to voicing of the speaker, but speaker choice is more than just specs. I have a similar amp, Manley Mahi and in triode it is ~18W. I prefer the voicing of th... 
Harbeth P3ESR vs Fritz Rev 5 vs DeVore Gibbon 3XL
What do you plan to power the speakers with? It does make a difference, although your choices are very amp friendly 
Magico VS Daedalus VS Marten VS Spendor
For "naturalness" go with Daedalus 
Audiophile blues...
Two released by Mapleshade Records have excellent SQ Blue Rider Trio - Preachin' the Blues Blue Rider Trio - Harp, Steel and GutsJSP Records SACD release Deitra Farr - Let it Go 
Speaker stands for Reference 3A De Capo i
I don't own a pair, but have been researching and I think these would work quite wellhttp://coreaudiodesigns.com/products/speaker-stands/ 
Speakers for low power tube amplifier
Up to the moment I used two bookshelf monitors with great results (Reference 3a De Capo i and Merlin TSM-MXr) I would appreciate hearing your thoughts on these two speakers in your set-up.Don't know your budget, but Daedalus Audio speakers are inc... 
Best speaker for Manley itube Stingray?
What's a Sonist C4? I only see a C2 and C3 on their website.